tay-sachs disease

When do symptoms start to appear?

• 1 yr
• 2 yrs
• 6 months
• 4 months

What part of the body does the disease affect?

• Brain
• Brain & Spinal Cord
• Spinal Cord
• Circulatory System

How many U.S. cases are reported each year?

• 700
• 7
• 200
• 16

How do you detect the disease?

• Blood test
• You can't
• X-Ray
• CAT Scan

Is there a cure?

• Yes!
• No :((

Often, a child with Tay-Sachs won't live past ____ years.

• 2
• 1
• 3
• 4

How does a child get Tay-Sachs?

• Bacteria Infection
• Both mom & dad have to be carriers of the gene
• Unknown
• Mom has allergies

What are some of the symptoms?

• Unknown
• Impaired speech development
• Impaired motor skills & respiratory issues
• No visible symptoms